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AOA Selects Creason as New CEO

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Creason has served as the AOA's Interim CEO for the past six months and brings nearly two decades of leadership experience within the osteopathic profession to the role.

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  • Creason has served as the AOA's Interim CEO for the past six months and brings nearly two decades of leadership experience within the osteopathic profession to the role.
  • As CEO, Creason will oversee strategic vision, operations, organizational growth and advocacy for the osteopathic profession.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to have someone with Ms. Creason's extensive experience and expertise assume the CEO role," said AOA President Ernest R. Gelb, DO.
  • He added, "In addition to her proven experience, Ms. Creason did an outstanding job as Interim, stepping seamlessly into the leadership role earlier this year."

Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected for Round Six of Luminate NY

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Monday, March 13, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part in round six of the Luminate NY accelerator program, investment fund, and competition. A total of 120 applications were received for consideration to participate in the world’s largest accelerator for startups working on industry-first solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI). One third of the applications came from countries outside of the U.S. with the remaining two-thirds from U.S. states. Round six kicks-off an additional four-year commitment by New York State to continue the successful, globally renowned Luminate NY program.

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  • Round six kicks-off an additional four-year commitment by New York State to continue the successful, globally renowned Luminate NY program.
  • Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner, Hope Knight said, “Congratulations to the 10 entrepreneurial companies selected to take part in Luminate NY’s sixth cohort.
  • State Senator Jeremy Cooney said, “Congratulations to the 10 innovators joining the sixth cohort of Luminate New York.
  • We can’t wait to learn all about their next-generation ideas.”
    For additional information about the Luminate NY accelerator, click here.

American Osteopathic Association appoints Kathleen Creason as Interim CEO

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the professional membership organization for the nation's more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has appointed Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the professional membership organization for the nation's more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has appointed Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • As Interim CEO, Creason will work with the AOA Board of Trustees, affiliated organizations and staff to advance the association's strategic vision and execute its programs.
  • Bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience within the osteopathic profession to the role, she previously served as Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) and the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California.
  • The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) represents more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students; promotes public health; encourages scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; and is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools.

Regions Bank Strengthens Real Estate Capital Markets Capabilities with the Addition of Industry Veteran Kelly Henderson

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Regions Bank on Monday announced Kelly Henderson has joined the companys Real Estate Capital Markets division and will serve as syndications lead for Regions Affordable Housing group.

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  • Regions Bank on Monday announced Kelly Henderson has joined the companys Real Estate Capital Markets division and will serve as syndications lead for Regions Affordable Housing group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220926005172/en/
    Kelly Henderson - Henderson to serve as syndications lead for Regions Affordable Housings distribution business.
  • Real Estate Capital Markets is a strategic focus area for Regions, and were delighted to add Kellys depth of experience and knowledge to our capabilities, Burckin said.
  • Regions Bank is one of the nations largest participants in affordable housing finance through the LIHTC program, providing comprehensive real estate banking and capital markets services to meet the debt and equity capital needs of developers and investors.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Ashburn Real Estate Team

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Friday, August 12, 2022

ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country's fastest-growing real estate brokerages with more than 2,000 Realtors® and over $8 billion in annual sales volume, is pleased to welcome Brian Whritenour and Annerie Botha of the Living Realty Group to its Ashburn, Va. office.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country's fastest-growing real estate brokerages with more than 2,000 Realtors and over $8 billion in annual sales volume, is pleased to welcome Brian Whritenour and Annerie Botha of the Living Realty Group to its Ashburn, Va. office.
  • We are incredibly excited to welcome Brian and Annerie to the PenFed Realty family," said PenFed Realty President Kevin Wiles.
  • We are honored that they have made the choice to grow their business with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty."
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty ( http://www.penfedrealty.com ) is a full-service real estate company with an annual sales volume of over $8 billion.

Andrew Otis Joins Kramer Levin as Partner in the Environmental Department

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Kramer Levin is pleased to announce that Andrew Otis is joining the firms New York office as a partner in the Environmental department.

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  • Kramer Levin is pleased to announce that Andrew Otis is joining the firms New York office as a partner in the Environmental department.
  • Mr. Otis advises clients on matters related to environmental remediation, permitting, compliance, climate change, and environment, social and governance (ESG).
  • He previously worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and comes to Kramer Levin from Locke Lord, where he was a partner.
  • I am excited to be joining the Kramer Levin team, said Mr. Otis.

Consumer Cellular Hires Craig Lister

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Monday, August 1, 2022

We are thrilled to have Craig Lister joining us as Chief Marketing Officer, said Ed Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Consumer Cellular.

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  • We are thrilled to have Craig Lister joining us as Chief Marketing Officer, said Ed Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Consumer Cellular.
  • He brings many years of expertise in the industry to Consumer Cellular and we look forward to his impactful contributions.
  • Lister joins Consumer Cellular from EverQuote, where he served as CMO for the online insurance marketplace.
  • For cellphone tutorials, features, applications and company news, connect with Consumer Cellular on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) announces selection of Kim Kross, Chief Operating Officer, Big Blue Marble Academy, as a Spring 2022 Awardee

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and intensive interview process Kim Kross, Chief Operating Officer, Big Blue Marble Academy, was selected to join the Spring 2022 EWA Cohort.

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  • The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and intensive interview process Kim Kross, Chief Operating Officer, Big Blue Marble Academy, was selected to join the Spring 2022 EWA Cohort.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and intensive interview process Kim Kross, Chief Operating Officer, Big Blue Marble Academy, was selected to join the Spring 2022 EWA Cohort.
  • She is an experienced executive in start-up and hyper-growth organizations, specializing in scaling businesses from infancy to maturity.
  • "We are thrilled Kim is joining EWA and look forward to her contributions in our growing network," added Segil.

Foundry Announces Foundry Academy to Train Technicians for Bitcoin Mining Industry

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 19, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry Digital LLC ("Foundry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group ("DCG") focused on digital asset mining and staking, today announced the launch of Foundry Academy, an initiative to train and develop top technicians for the fast-growing bitcoin mining industry. The program's first session successfully concluded in May, with all students now employed at various companies throughout the mining industry. The next session, registration for which is now open, is scheduled to begin on September 12, 2022.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry Digital LLC ("Foundry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group ("DCG") focused on digital asset mining and staking, today announced the launch of Foundry Academy, an initiative to train and develop top technicians for the fast-growing bitcoin mining industry.
  • As the crypto and blockchain industry continues to expand, the bitcoin mining industry has created a growing opportunity for professionals who possess the technical know-how required to scale.
  • Foundry Academy's one-week program combines hands-on training and career-readiness for both aspiring mining technicians and those who already have some industry experience.
  • "Foundry Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum to prepare those who are seeking a career in bitcoin mining.

Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected For Round 5 of Luminate NY Competition In Rochester

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part in the fifth round of the Luminate NY accelerator program, investment fund, and competition. A total of 130 applications were received for consideration to participate in the world’s largest accelerator for startups working on emerging solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI). Fifty percent of the applications came from 24 countries with the remaining 50 percent from U.S. states. Earlier this month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a proposed, four-year, $20 million commitment to continue the successful, globally renowned competition as part of her $216 billion, FY2023 budget proposal currently awaiting approval by the New York state legislature.

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  • Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President & CEO-designate Hope Knight said, I want to offer my congratulations to the 10 entrepreneurial companies selected as finalists for Luminate NYs fifth cohort.
  • State Senator Jeremy Cooney said, I am pleased to congratulate the ten finalists selected for Round 5 of Luminate NY.
  • Thank you to Empire State Development for supporting the mission of Finger Lakes Forward by making these opportunities possible.
  • For more information on Regional Councils and Empire State Development, visit www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov and www.esd.ny.gov .